web01.fireside.fm Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:27:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) #BuildOurAfrica Speaker Series - Episodes Tagged with “Benji Fernandes” https://buildourafrica.fireside.fm/tags/benji%20fernandes Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0300 BuildOurAfrica Speaker Series is a podcast meant to showcase the African start-up space. We strive to offer a platform for entrepreneurs on the continent, showcasing their creations, highlighting their journey, and sharing in their success. Follow us on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nala.money/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nalamoney/?viewAsMember=true X: https://twitter.com/NALAmoney FB: https://www.facebook.com/NALA.money en-gb episodic Telling Entrepreneurship Stories That are Shaping and Building the African Continent Benjamin Fernandes BuildOurAfrica Speaker Series is a podcast meant to showcase the African start-up space. We strive to offer a platform for entrepreneurs on the continent, showcasing their creations, highlighting their journey, and sharing in their success. Follow us on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nala.money/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nalamoney/?viewAsMember=true X: https://twitter.com/NALAmoney FB: https://www.facebook.com/NALA.money no #BuildOurAfrica, NALA, NALA Money Benjamin Fernandes james.wamathai@nala.money The Tanzanian Tech Ecosystem - Exclusive Insights from Edwin Bruno #BuildOurAfrica https://buildourafrica.fireside.fm/14 e302d18e-46c3-43c9-a538-6b19e2c408d3 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0300 Benjamin Fernandes full 2 Benjamin Fernandes Edwin Bruno, the founder and CEO of Smart Africa Group, a successful East African company with roots in Moshi, Tanzania, shares his insights into the Tanzanian tech ecosystem. 11:25 no <p>Throughout the podcast, Edwin shares his thoughts on what Tanzania could do differently, build on, or scrap altogether, to make itself a formidable competitor among its peers on the continent.</p> <p>Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs. Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.</p> edwin bruno, tanzania, tanzanian tech, tanzanian tech ecosystem, benjamin fernandes Throughout the podcast, Edwin shares his thoughts on what Tanzania could do differently, build on, or scrap altogether, to make itself a formidable competitor among its peers on the continent.

Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

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Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

]]> Master the Art of Fundraising | Exclusive Insights with Fincra's Wole Ayodele #BuildOurAfrica https://buildourafrica.fireside.fm/13 90921d4d-fcf9-4415-82bb-d9f6d579d60a Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0300 Benjamin Fernandes full 2 Benjamin Fernandes Learn the intricacies of fundraising in the African fintech space from the Co-founder and CEO of Fincra, a leading payment solutions provider for businesses in Africa. 12:55 no <p>Wole Ayodele, Co-Founder and CEO of Fincra walks us through the ups and downs of raising funding in the African fintech space. Special Guest: Wole Ayodele.</p> fundraising, fincra, NALA, Wole Ayodele, Co-Founder and CEO of Fincra walks us through the ups and downs of raising funding in the African fintech space.

Special Guest: Wole Ayodele.

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Special Guest: Wole Ayodele.

]]> From a Small Village to Building Tanzanias Largest Digital Agency: Edwin Bruno #BuildOurAfrica https://buildourafrica.fireside.fm/3 71003d4c-1f96-4448-9b36-b766b0f70aa9 Fri, 19 May 2023 18:00:00 +0300 Benjamin Fernandes full 2 Benjamin Fernandes Join us for an inspiring interview with Edwin Bruno, the founder and CEO of Smart Africa Group, a successful East African company with roots in Moshi, Tanzania. Edwin shares his incredible entrepreneurship journey, from the early days of starting his first business while still in university to growing a company with operations across East Africa. 43:42 no <p>Throughout the podcast, Edwin opens up about the challenges he's faced along the way, including betrayal from partners, employee poaching, and losing a co-founder to competitors. He talks about the lessons he's learned from these experiences, including the importance of resilience, persistence, and building a strong team.</p> <p>Despite these challenges, Edwin remains focused on the future and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. He shares his vision for the growth of his company and his plans to expand into new markets and industries.</p> <p>Through it all, Edwin's story is one of determination and perseverance, and he offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs. Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.</p> Edwin Bruno, Smart Africa Group, Nala, Nala Money, #BuildOurAfrica Throughout the podcast, Edwin opens up about the challenges he's faced along the way, including betrayal from partners, employee poaching, and losing a co-founder to competitors. He talks about the lessons he's learned from these experiences, including the importance of resilience, persistence, and building a strong team.

Despite these challenges, Edwin remains focused on the future and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. He shares his vision for the growth of his company and his plans to expand into new markets and industries.

Through it all, Edwin's story is one of determination and perseverance, and he offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

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Despite these challenges, Edwin remains focused on the future and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. He shares his vision for the growth of his company and his plans to expand into new markets and industries.

Through it all, Edwin's story is one of determination and perseverance, and he offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring podcast with one of East Africa's most dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Edwin Bruno.

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